Primarily correspondence. Includes some programs.
The Oakland Art Gallery, later called the Oakland Art Museum, was established in January 1916 as an administrative unit of the city of Oakland. Its name was changed to Oakland Art Museum in 1953. Its first director was Robert Harshe, while William H. Clapp served the longest as director, from 1918 to 1952. The first gallery was located in the loft of the Oakland Auditorium. Although intended as a temporary location, the auditorium remained the home of the collection until, in 1969, the collection was merged into the new Oakland Museum.
(OHC COLL 2014-1)
5 folders in 1 box (.4 linear feet)
Go here for a more detailed list of this collection's contents.
Available at Oakland History Center, Main Library.
